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Eclipse 'Canada' Likely Available in Two to Three Years

The changes from the 550 are 'relatively easy,' said chairman Alan Klapmeier.

Piper Adds Fuel-injected Archer Engine Option

The addition of fuel injection offers Archer buyers three engine options, including diesel and carbureted.

Daher Offers Quick-change Lav for TBM 900/930s

The “Elite Privacy” configuration, available starting next year, integrates a lavatory area in the TBM’s aft fuselage.

Aero Electric Outlines Sun Flyer Progress

Solar-electric training airplanes promise significant cost savings for new pilots.

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Cessna TTx Gets Nod from EASA

Latest approvals bring the number of countries that have granted certification to the high-performance piston single to more than 40.

Cessna Receives Orders from CAP and Kent State

The Textron Aviation subsidiary will supply CAP with 19 new aircraft and Kent State University with a new Skyhawk 172 as part of their multi-year agreement

Daher Racks Up TBM Shipments, Nears 800th Delivery

Company delivered 26 TBM 900s and 930s in the first half and plans to deliver the 800th overall TBM in September.

Cirrus Finishing F&R Flying on SF50 Vision Jet

The company noted that it is very close to receiving FAA certification for the jet.

Cessna Turbo 206 Gets Gross Weight Increase

The weight increase gives the workhorse a maximum useful load of up to 1,623 pounds, depending on configuration.

Cessna Unveils 'Denali' Turboprop Single

The company is showing a mockup of the aircraft formerly known as SETP at AirVenture.

Airbus DS Chief Frustrated With A400M Delays

A revised delivery schedule is still awaited, because of the propeller gearbox problems.

Oil & Gas Woes Seep Into Bell Results

Commercial helicopter deliveries in the second quarter were down by 40 percents, revenues dropped $46 million and profits fell $20 million.

Bell 525 Flight-test Program on Hold

Bell suspended the flight test program until it learns more about the cause of the July 6 crash of a flight-test vehicle.

Quest Aircraft Completes Phase I Expansion in Idaho

The new building addition expands floor space by 27,000 sq ft, bringing the current building to 110,000 sq ft.3

ATP Places Order for 12 More Aircraft from Piper

The flight school will receive 12 Archer TXs from Piper Aircraft.

Utility Kitbuilt Bearhawk Has a New Reason To Cheer

Latest ‘Bravo’ model is faster and has a more docile stall, thanks to a new Riblett airfoil.

Dassault’s Defense Business Still Thriving

Mirage upgrade contract and Neuron flight test extension adds to earnings from Rafale.

Recently Certified Stemme S12 Arrives at Oshkosh

Stemme is anticipating U.S. FAA approval shortly after receiving EASA type certification in March.

Rans Newest Kit Will Be a Fast-build Project

Prototype of the S-21 Outbound is still under construction, but details will be available at AirVenture

BAE Systems Describes EW Capabilities

The company’s low-profile electronic warfare business was highlighted in a Farnborough airshow briefing.

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